Networking Event Celebrates Business Community’s Impact on
South Florida’s Cultural Vitality
(Miami, FL — October 26, 2023) — Yesterday, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) celebrated its fifteenth annual Corporate Luncheon, presented by Constellation Culinary Group, which honored Shutts & Bowen LLP for its embodiment of PAMM’s mission and their longstanding commitment to the arts; Partner John E. Meagher accepted the award on behalf of the firm. Uniting around the theme of art and community, the annual networking event hosted nearly 210 of South Florida’s most influential business leaders to highlight their vital support of the Miami art community.
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“Miami’s vibrant art and business communities are woven into the tapestry of our city’s thriving cultural landscape. Our flourishing creative ecosystem has not only nurtured local talents but has also attracted artists and collectors from all corners of the globe,” said PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans. “In a city where art and commerce intersect, the annual corporate luncheon serves as a testament to the invaluable partnership between these two worlds, forging connections that enrich our community and drive Miami to new heights of prosperity.”
Guests dined on a special menu by Constellation Culinary Group, and perused PAMM’s galleries. Showcasing and speaking to the growth of a marketplace for art, program speakers included: Founder of David Castillo Gallery, David Castillo; Founder and Director of N’Namdi Contemporary Miami and N’Namdi Contemporary Chicago, Jumaane N’Namdi; PAMM exhibition artist Jason Seife; philanthropist and filmmaker, Dennis Scholl; and Founder of Mindy Solomon Gallery, Mindy Solomon.
Funds raised at the event directly support PAMM’s art education and outreach programs, which engage Miami’s diverse community with stimulating arts experiences through an impressive array of programs. The museum has the largest arts education program in Miami-Dade County outside of the public school system, with more than 47,000 children participating in these programs each year.
Luncheon Co-Chairs: Juan M. Delgado, SIDLEY and Laura Kaplan, BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Sponsors (As of September 1, 2023):
Presenting Sponsor: Constellation Culinary Group
Platinum Sponsors: SIDLEY
Gold Sponsors: BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Citadel and Citadel Securities, Florida International University, JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Mast Capital, Podhurst Orseck, P.A., The Related Group
Silver Sponsors: Arquitectonica, Century Risk Advisors, Citi, Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, Fortune International Group, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Shutts & Bowen LLP, The Americas Collection, UBS Bank, University of Miami, Verity Partners, Miami Herald, Aroma Espresso
ABOUT PAMM
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), led by Director Franklin Sirmans, promotes artistic expression and the exchange of ideas, advancing public knowledge and appreciation of art, architecture, and design, and reflecting the diverse community of its pivotal geographic location at the crossroads of the Americas. The nearly 40-year-old South Florida institution, formerly known as Miami Art Museum (MAM), opened a new building, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, on December 4, 2013 in Downtown Miami’s Maurice A. Ferré Park. The facility is a state-of-the-art model for sustainable museum design and progressive programming and features 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor program space with flexible galleries; shaded outdoor verandas; a waterfront restaurant and bar; a museum shop; and an education center with a library, media lab, and classroom spaces.
